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Pankey Family History

Pankey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Panetier: occupational name for a pantryman from panetier an agent derivative of pain ‘bread’. Alteration of the French ending -tier to English -key is typical for American French surnames.

In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of German Panke or Pahnke surnames of Sorbian and Polish origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pankey family from?

You can see how Pankey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pankey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pankey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Pankey families living in Kent. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pankey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pankey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pankey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pankey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pankey. 100% of Pankey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Pankey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pankey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 348 immigration records available for the last name Pankey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Pankey. For the veterans among your Pankey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pankey lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Pankey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pankey in 1940 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pankey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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